Do children's dental caries need treatment?

Nowadays, more and more children have big problems with their teeth because of uneven diet. For example, they may be troubled by caries. When caries appear on the teeth, it often causes toothache, even gum ulcers, and may also cause tooth decay. Therefore, it is crucial to find a way to solve the problem.

Daily precautions to prevent dental caries in children

1. Develop good feeding habits from an early age: After each feeding, promptly remove food residues with a finger toothbrush (a toothbrush that is put on an adult's finger to help children brush their teeth) or gauze, and massage the gums. Also, be careful not to add sugar to the milk before bedtime, only give plain water.

2. Pay attention to oral hygiene from an early age: This is the key to preventing tooth decay. Develop the habit of brushing your teeth in the morning, noon and evening, brushing your teeth effectively, and rinsing your mouth after meals. Choose fluoride toothpaste and children's toothbrushes, and teach children the correct way to brush their teeth. Parents should set an example, pay attention to teaching by words and deeds, and attach great importance to dental health in their minds.

3. Correct children’s bad habits: Children have poor self-discipline and some may unconsciously bite their fingers, suck their lips, lick their tongues, breathe with their mouths open, chew on one side, etc. These habits can cause dental deformities in children. Once discovered, parents should correct it in time.

4. Develop a reasonable structure: regularly eat different types of food such as fruits, dairy products, grains, vegetables, meat, eggs and other foods rich in vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride, eat less high-sugar foods, and a balanced diet will help children's dental health.

5. Pit and fissure sealants to prevent tooth decay: When children's teeth erupt, pits and fissures will appear in some parts of the teeth, which are prone to tooth decay. You can ask a dentist to apply pit and fissure sealants on the tooth surface to protect the teeth. After the material solidifies, it can remain in the pits and fissures for a long time, blocking bacterial erosion. It is an effective way to prevent tooth decay.

6. Visit the dentist regularly and become friends with the dentist: Take your child to the dentist for an oral checkup every six months. Don’t wait until your teeth hurt. If you visit the dentist regularly and your child doesn’t feel pain every time you visit the dentist, then your child will not be afraid of the dentist anymore, and it will be beneficial to your child for life!